A classic Island Clipper built by Fellows and Stewart of Terminal Island (San Pedro.) There were approximately 45 such vessels built by the boatyard. Her designer, Merle Davis, borrowed heavily from Philip Rhodes, preeminent sailboat designer, when drafting out the Island Clipper. NIRVANA is a well-built older classic that has had much work done over recent years.She is most aptly suited to bay sailing and coastal cruising.A must see well kept vessel.

In March 2013, the owner is hauling boat to paint the bottom and tune up the engine.The owner is open to all reasonable offers.She is in the water and ready to go.

Covers
Cockpit cover - There is a full boat cover for winter rainy season.

Safety Equipment

Type IV cushion

USCG Type II PFDs (33 USC 175)

Orion Kit VDS (33 USC 175)

Handheld freon horn

Bell

3# ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher

Fireboy Halon fixed fire system

Spars & Rigging

New mast step (keel stepped)

1x19 stainless steel wire standing rigging (new in 2000)

Swaged terminals

Stainless and bronze turnbuckles with pins

Stainless steel chainplates

Dacron braid running rigging

Andersen winches: (2) #40ST, (2) #16ST, (1) #3

Deck Equipment

Danforth anchor

Chain to rode

1" stainless steel bow and stern pulpits

3-strand braided docklines

Medium pneumatic fenders

Full boat cover

Electrical Systems

(3) 12v Gp27 batteries

Tru-charge 20 amp charger

(2) Perko vapor proof switches

Panel located forward of saloon bulkhead

30 amp cable shore power

12v cabin lights, nav lights, and anchor light

Propulsion

Graymarine gas inboard (new, NO hours)

Four cylinder 32 HP

Raw water cooled

Full gauges at helm

Wet exhaust with reinforced hose line

Paragon reduction gear

1 1/4" stainless steel shaft

Traditional stuffing box

Dual lever controls

Layout

Low trunk forward to raised house then aft cockpit. From bow to sten: chain locker way forward, with v-berths followed by a head to port, hanging locker to starboard, then opposing settees. Further aft is a galley to port with icebox and navigation area to starboard. The engine is under the cockpit with companionway access.

Construction

NIRVANA is a traditionally constructed sloop: 1 1/4" carvel fir planking over steam-bent oak frames 1 3/4" x 2" on 12-13" centers. Fir longitutinals and oak backbone. Cabin sole is teak and holly veneer plywood; deck is non-skid fiberglass. Topsides are well finished, as are the house and cockpit.

Recent Work

This classic has had much work done over recent years. She is currently in the water and has her winter cover on., Her (new) engine has been installed.(Sept 2010), and new sister frames have been installed under and forward of the settee. In a recent survey some fasteners were drawn and found to be in good condition. Some recent interior cosmetic work has been done, as well as replacement of cockpit lockers.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.